I am an Ofsted-approved childminder in Surbiton. My setting offers small children the space to be creative and to feel loved and supported. I care for a maximum of three kids at one time, and every day we explore Surbiton’s best green spaces—as well as making use of my own garden for outdoor learning. I am a mother to 4 grown-up children, so I have nurtured life from birth to adulthood, and know how foundational amazing early years care is for development. I have worked in childcare for 26 years and most recently have been working with children with Special Educational Needs, including ADHD and autism. I have a degree in Working with Children and Families from the Open University, and a certificate of higher education in Mental Health from Kingston University. I have earned a Level 3 diploma in Early Years Education, a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, and I have previously worked in a nursery—this experience sparked my decision to focus my childcare career on the early years.